Press Mute: Michela Farrugia and Mark Laurence Zammit. Photo: Udjenza / Facebook Staged at Spazju Kreattiv over two weeks, Press Mute draws inspiration from the growing movement of live journalism, which brings journalistic reporting into the theatre space. The production, written and directed by Herman Grech, included veteran theatre-makers, a journalist and stage … [Read more...] about Press Mute: Prioritising the message – 3.5 stars
Theatre Review
1881 Teatru Malta Show Review
1881, the show by Teatru Malta. Photos: Lindsey Bahia The 1881 Teatru Malta show, is not your regular theatre outing, so I won't be following my usual theatre review format, as this would reveal too many details. A huge part of the joy of this immersive theatre experience lies in the unexpected, the little surprises you uncover along the way. Instead, I will walk you … [Read more...] about 1881 Teatru Malta Show Review
FM Theatre’s Ross and Rachel
I walked into FM Theatre's Ross and Rachel blind, knowing that the 90-minute long monologue is loosely based around the iconic relationship from the sitcom Friends, but having no idea about the direction it takes. I was also not expecting much, I'll be honest. I mean, that particular relationship has been way over-hyped and a recent reviewing of the entire series confirmed … [Read more...] about FM Theatre’s Ross and Rachel
MADC’s Wait Until Dark – Good fun
Photo: Justin Mamo They really don't make them like Frederick Knott 's Wait Until Dark anymore. I have to confess quite the fondness for this style of thriller, which was penned back in 1966 and which is currently being staged by MADC at the Clubrooms in St Venera. Do not be put off by the fact that the play is almost six decades old. The script (which was also turned … [Read more...] about MADC’s Wait Until Dark – Good fun
Zoom Hybrid Performance
I walked into Tyrone Grima's Zoom Hybrid Performance, a one-hour theatre production taking place this weekend at the Inquisitor's Palace, not sure what to expect. I had been told that there was a choice of three versions to watch, two of them live and the other one online. One would involve the serving of nibbles; the other would give me a backstage, 360-degree view of all … [Read more...] about Zoom Hybrid Performance
